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Windows 7 public beta to be available FridayThursday, January 8, 2009 @ 9:10AMAs anticipated, Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday night launched the beta of Windows 7 , posting the preview of the company's next operating system to its developer download services.

Windows 7 Theme for a Vista Desktop [Featured Desktop]Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 6:51AMdeviantART crafter giannisgx89 offers up an unofficial Vista (SP1) theme that puts Windows 7's basic look and feel on your desktop in a lightweight, non-intrusive way. Take a closer look below. Like...

Newly asked questions: Should you wait for Windows 7 before buying a new PC?Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 6:21AM Yes, you should – even though the suggestion will dismay PC manufacturers and retailers who would prefer that you buy something now to help their sales. Windows Vista has a mixed reputation at best, whereas Windows 7 is impressive even in its current preview form: the public beta will be made available tomorrow and most observers expect it later this year. Traditionally, canny users ...

Microsoft launches Windows 7 betaThursday, January 8, 2009 @ 4:55AM Public beta available on Friday. Microsoft has launched the beta of Windows 7, as expected, after posting the preview of the company's next operating system to its developer download services.

Five things Steve Ballmer won't tell you about Windows 7Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 9:14PMOn Wednesday night, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is going to step on stage at the Venetian Hotel's Palazzo Ballroom to give the keynote address that kicks off the Consumer Electronics Show. It's the first time for Ballmer, who's taking the slot that his predecessor Bill Gates has had for years....